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Model #1517 · Family: 1517

Ultra Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Deep Bowl No Cutaway 1984-1991

V preamp

Featured In (13)

1991 Ovation Fr Catalog 01 Catalogs

1991 Ovation Full Line French Catalog

1991

20 pages
1991 Ovation Full Line French Catalog
1991 · France

1991 Ovation Full Line French Catalog

Year: 1991

Comprehensive French-language full-line catalog from Kaman Music Corporation for 1991, covering the entire Ovation guitar range. Opens with a letter from C. William Kaman II introducing the Pinnacle as a new model. Covers Adamas and Adamas II (carbon graphite fibronic tops), Elite series, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics (nylon string), Pinnacle, Ultra Deluxe, Ultra, and Celebrity lines. Includes detailed French-language specifications for all models, electronics section covering OP-24, FET-3, PVT, and VT preamps, cases and accessories, and warranty information. Printed in U.S.A. with Kaman Music Corporation, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT.

1984 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1984 German Price List

1984

4 pages
Ovation 1984 German Price List
1984 · Germany

Ovation 1984 German Price List

Year: 1984

This is a 4-page German-language wholesale (Brutto) price list dated 2/84 (second edition 1984) covering the full Ovation guitar lineup distributed in Germany. The catalog includes Applause, Ultra, Ovation electro-acoustic western and nylon string models, Adamas and Super Adamas series, Cutaway models, Ovation electric guitars (E-Gitarren) and basses, along with cases and strings. Prices are listed in Deutsche Mark and the document notes left-handed models, available colors, and electronics configurations.

1991 Jp Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List

1991

8 pages
Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List
1991 · Japan

Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List

Year: 1991

Official 1991 Japanese price list (dated March 1, Heisei 3) for the complete Ovation guitar range distributed in Japan. Covers Adamas Guitar by Ovation (Super Adamas, Adamas II), Ovation Guitar (Custom Legend, Legend, Classic, Elite, Thunderbolt, Crafts, Special, Collectors' Series from 1982-1991, Left Handed models), Ovation Guitar Made in Japan (Pinnacle), Ultra Guitar by Ovation, Celebrity Guitar by Ovation, cases, accessories (Matrix tuners, metronome, picks, straps, feedback silencer), and all string lines (Adamas, Ovation Bronze, Kaman Nickels, Omega Classic). All prices in Japanese yen excluding tax. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness

1991 Celebrity Jp Catalog 01 Catalogs

Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Pinnacle Japanese Catalog 1991

1991

16 pages
Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Pinnacle Japanese Catalog 1991
1991 · Japan

Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Pinnacle Japanese Catalog 1991

Year: 1991

Comprehensive Japanese-market catalog from Kaman Music Corporation covering the 1991 Celebrity, Ultra, and Pinnacle guitar lines by Ovation. Features Celebrity models (CC57, CC67, CC68, CC63 Classic, CC65 12-String, CC53), Ultra models (1528, 1527, 1517, 1515 12-String), and Pinnacle models (3712, 3862) with full specifications and Japanese yen pricing. Includes sections on electronics (FET-C3, FET-U3, Three Band E.Q.), roundback body construction, cases, strings, and guitar accessories. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co. in Tokyo.

Untitled 1772373819 page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Series Japanese Catalog

~1990

12 pages
Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Series Japanese Catalog
~1990 · Japan

Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Series Japanese Catalog

Year: 1990

This is a Japanese-market catalog for the Ovation Celebrity and Ultra guitar lines, both produced by Kaman Music Corporation. The brochure features detailed specifications, color options, and pricing in Japanese yen for multiple models including cutaway and non-cutaway versions in various bowl depths. It also includes information on accessories, strings, and cases, with the Japanese distributor listed as Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. in Tokyo.

1990 Ovation German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar German Price List — Unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen 8/90

1990

3 pages
Ovation Guitar German Price List — Unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen 8/90
1990 · Germany

Ovation Guitar German Price List — Unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen 8/90

Year: 1990

This is a German-market Ovation guitar catalog/price list dated August 1990 (8/90), distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, Germany. It covers the full Ovation and Adamas lineup including Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Pinnacle, Custom Balladeer, Classic Concert, Legend, Elite, Thunderbolt, Custom Legend, Collectors, Adamas I and II series, with prices in Deutsche Marks across Deep Bowl, Deep Bowl Cutaway, Super Shallow Bowl Cutaway, and Deep Bowl 12-string configurations. The document also includes accessories, strings, and electronics/color code references.

1988 Ovation Full Line German Catalog 001 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 1988 German Product Catalog (Musik Meyer)

1988

18 pages
Ovation Guitars 1988 German Product Catalog (Musik Meyer)
1988 · German

Ovation Guitars 1988 German Product Catalog (Musik Meyer)

Year: 1988

This is a 1988 German-language Ovation guitar product catalog distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, Germany. It covers the full Ovation lineup including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics, Pinnacle, Ultra, and Celebrity series, with detailed specifications, color codes, and electronics descriptions for each model. The catalog also includes sections on Ovation's electronics systems (OP-24, FET-3, VT preamps), cases, and Adamas/Kaman strings.

1987 French Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars French Language Product Catalog

1987

16 pages
Ovation Guitars French Language Product Catalog
1987 · France

Ovation Guitars French Language Product Catalog

Year: 1987

This is a comprehensive French-language product catalog for Ovation guitars, distributed in France by CAMAC. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including the Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Ultra, and Celebrity series, along with detailed electronics and cases sections. It features specifications tables in French, a letter from C. William Kaman II, and was printed in France for the Kaman Music Corporation.

Ovation 1987 Catalog page 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog — Kaman Music Corporation

1987

16 pages
Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog — Kaman Music Corporation
1987 · US

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog — Kaman Music Corporation

Year: 1987

This is a comprehensive Ovation guitar product catalog published by Kaman Music Corporation, covering the full range of Ovation instruments from the top-of-the-line Adamas and Elite series through the Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Ultra, and Celebrity series. The catalog includes detailed specifications, photography, and descriptions of acoustic and acoustic-electric models including 6-string, 12-string, and nylon-string cutaway variants, as well as information on Ovation's proprietary electronics systems (OP-24, FET-3, VT preamp), available cases, and warranty terms. The document is addressed to the US market and printed by Kaman Music Corporation, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT.

1987 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)

1987

1 pages
Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)
1987 · Germany

Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)

Year: 1987

This is a German-language Ovation guitar price list dated October 1987, covering the full range of Ovation and Applause models available in the German market. It includes pricing in Deutsche Marks (DM) for series including Classic, Collectors', Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, and Elite, as well as Guitar-to-MIDI systems, Guitar Cases, and accessories. All prices are listed as non-binding recommended retail prices (unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen).

1983 Ultra US Info Sheet Catalogs

Ovation New Product Information - Models 1317 & 1517 Ultra Deluxe

1983

1 pages
Ovation New Product Information - Models 1317 & 1517 Ultra Deluxe
1983 · US

Ovation New Product Information - Models 1317 & 1517 Ultra Deluxe

Year: 1983

This is a one-page new product information sheet from Ovation Instruments, Inc. dated June 1983, introducing two new Ultra Deluxe models: the 1317 acoustic ($399 US list) and the 1517 acoustic/electric ($554 US list). The document details key differentiating features from the existing 1311/1511 Ultra models, including a wood neck with truss rod, bound fingerboard with abalone position markers, five-piece flush body binding, and volume/tone controls on the electric model, along with full technical specifications. Many thanks to my friend Karl in Germany for this great doc!

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Ovation Ultra Series Acoustic Guitars - Guitar Player Magazine

1983

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Ovation Ultra Series Acoustic Guitars - Guitar Player Magazine
1983 · US

Ovation Ultra Series Acoustic Guitars - Guitar Player Magazine

Year: 1983

This is a product feature appearing in the November 1983 issue of Guitar Player magazine, highlighting Ovation's Ultra Series acoustic guitars, specifically the Model 1317 and Model 1517. The entry describes features including rosewood fingerboards, abalone inlays, spruce tops, and the Model 1517's piezo-electric pickup and preamp system with separate tone and volume controls.

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Rare Ovation Guitars Italian Market Catalog

1988

16 pages
Rare Ovation Guitars Italian Market Catalog
1988 · Italian

Rare Ovation Guitars Italian Market Catalog

Year: 1988

This is an Italian-language Ovation guitar catalog distributed by M. Casale Bauer S.p.A., the exclusive Italian importer, covering the full Ovation product line. The catalog features detailed specifications and descriptions for multiple guitar series including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics, Ultra, and Celebrity lines. It also includes information on Ovation's proprietary electronics systems (OP-24, FET 3, VT) and available cases, along with a one-year warranty statement for Italian customers.

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1991 Ovation Fr Catalog 01 Catalogs

1991 Ovation Full Line French Catalog

1991

20 pages
1991 Ovation Full Line French Catalog
1991 · France

1991 Ovation Full Line French Catalog

Year: 1991

Comprehensive French-language full-line catalog from Kaman Music Corporation for 1991, covering the entire Ovation guitar range. Opens with a letter from C. William Kaman II introducing the Pinnacle as a new model. Covers Adamas and Adamas II (carbon graphite fibronic tops), Elite series, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics (nylon string), Pinnacle, Ultra Deluxe, Ultra, and Celebrity lines. Includes detailed French-language specifications for all models, electronics section covering OP-24, FET-3, PVT, and VT preamps, cases and accessories, and warranty information. Printed in U.S.A. with Kaman Music Corporation, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT.

1984 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1984 German Price List

1984

4 pages
Ovation 1984 German Price List
1984 · Germany

Ovation 1984 German Price List

Year: 1984

This is a 4-page German-language wholesale (Brutto) price list dated 2/84 (second edition 1984) covering the full Ovation guitar lineup distributed in Germany. The catalog includes Applause, Ultra, Ovation electro-acoustic western and nylon string models, Adamas and Super Adamas series, Cutaway models, Ovation electric guitars (E-Gitarren) and basses, along with cases and strings. Prices are listed in Deutsche Mark and the document notes left-handed models, available colors, and electronics configurations.

1991 Jp Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List

1991

8 pages
Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List
1991 · Japan

Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List

Year: 1991

Official 1991 Japanese price list (dated March 1, Heisei 3) for the complete Ovation guitar range distributed in Japan. Covers Adamas Guitar by Ovation (Super Adamas, Adamas II), Ovation Guitar (Custom Legend, Legend, Classic, Elite, Thunderbolt, Crafts, Special, Collectors' Series from 1982-1991, Left Handed models), Ovation Guitar Made in Japan (Pinnacle), Ultra Guitar by Ovation, Celebrity Guitar by Ovation, cases, accessories (Matrix tuners, metronome, picks, straps, feedback silencer), and all string lines (Adamas, Ovation Bronze, Kaman Nickels, Omega Classic). All prices in Japanese yen excluding tax. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness

1991 Celebrity Jp Catalog 01 Catalogs

Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Pinnacle Japanese Catalog 1991

1991

16 pages
Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Pinnacle Japanese Catalog 1991
1991 · Japan

Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Pinnacle Japanese Catalog 1991

Year: 1991

Comprehensive Japanese-market catalog from Kaman Music Corporation covering the 1991 Celebrity, Ultra, and Pinnacle guitar lines by Ovation. Features Celebrity models (CC57, CC67, CC68, CC63 Classic, CC65 12-String, CC53), Ultra models (1528, 1527, 1517, 1515 12-String), and Pinnacle models (3712, 3862) with full specifications and Japanese yen pricing. Includes sections on electronics (FET-C3, FET-U3, Three Band E.Q.), roundback body construction, cases, strings, and guitar accessories. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co. in Tokyo.

Untitled 1772373819 page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Series Japanese Catalog

~1990

12 pages
Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Series Japanese Catalog
~1990 · Japan

Ovation Celebrity & Ultra Series Japanese Catalog

Year: 1990

This is a Japanese-market catalog for the Ovation Celebrity and Ultra guitar lines, both produced by Kaman Music Corporation. The brochure features detailed specifications, color options, and pricing in Japanese yen for multiple models including cutaway and non-cutaway versions in various bowl depths. It also includes information on accessories, strings, and cases, with the Japanese distributor listed as Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. in Tokyo.

1990 Ovation German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar German Price List — Unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen 8/90

1990

3 pages
Ovation Guitar German Price List — Unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen 8/90
1990 · Germany

Ovation Guitar German Price List — Unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen 8/90

Year: 1990

This is a German-market Ovation guitar catalog/price list dated August 1990 (8/90), distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, Germany. It covers the full Ovation and Adamas lineup including Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Pinnacle, Custom Balladeer, Classic Concert, Legend, Elite, Thunderbolt, Custom Legend, Collectors, Adamas I and II series, with prices in Deutsche Marks across Deep Bowl, Deep Bowl Cutaway, Super Shallow Bowl Cutaway, and Deep Bowl 12-string configurations. The document also includes accessories, strings, and electronics/color code references.

1988 Ovation Full Line German Catalog 001 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 1988 German Product Catalog (Musik Meyer)

1988

18 pages
Ovation Guitars 1988 German Product Catalog (Musik Meyer)
1988 · German

Ovation Guitars 1988 German Product Catalog (Musik Meyer)

Year: 1988

This is a 1988 German-language Ovation guitar product catalog distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, Germany. It covers the full Ovation lineup including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics, Pinnacle, Ultra, and Celebrity series, with detailed specifications, color codes, and electronics descriptions for each model. The catalog also includes sections on Ovation's electronics systems (OP-24, FET-3, VT preamps), cases, and Adamas/Kaman strings.

1987 French Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars French Language Product Catalog

1987

16 pages
Ovation Guitars French Language Product Catalog
1987 · France

Ovation Guitars French Language Product Catalog

Year: 1987

This is a comprehensive French-language product catalog for Ovation guitars, distributed in France by CAMAC. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including the Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Ultra, and Celebrity series, along with detailed electronics and cases sections. It features specifications tables in French, a letter from C. William Kaman II, and was printed in France for the Kaman Music Corporation.

Ovation 1987 Catalog page 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog — Kaman Music Corporation

1987

16 pages
Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog — Kaman Music Corporation
1987 · US

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog — Kaman Music Corporation

Year: 1987

This is a comprehensive Ovation guitar product catalog published by Kaman Music Corporation, covering the full range of Ovation instruments from the top-of-the-line Adamas and Elite series through the Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Ultra, and Celebrity series. The catalog includes detailed specifications, photography, and descriptions of acoustic and acoustic-electric models including 6-string, 12-string, and nylon-string cutaway variants, as well as information on Ovation's proprietary electronics systems (OP-24, FET-3, VT preamp), available cases, and warranty terms. The document is addressed to the US market and printed by Kaman Music Corporation, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT.

1987 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)

1987

1 pages
Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)
1987 · Germany

Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)

Year: 1987

This is a German-language Ovation guitar price list dated October 1987, covering the full range of Ovation and Applause models available in the German market. It includes pricing in Deutsche Marks (DM) for series including Classic, Collectors', Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, and Elite, as well as Guitar-to-MIDI systems, Guitar Cases, and accessories. All prices are listed as non-binding recommended retail prices (unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen).

1983 Ultra US Info Sheet Catalogs

Ovation New Product Information - Models 1317 & 1517 Ultra Deluxe

1983

1 pages
Ovation New Product Information - Models 1317 & 1517 Ultra Deluxe
1983 · US

Ovation New Product Information - Models 1317 & 1517 Ultra Deluxe

Year: 1983

This is a one-page new product information sheet from Ovation Instruments, Inc. dated June 1983, introducing two new Ultra Deluxe models: the 1317 acoustic ($399 US list) and the 1517 acoustic/electric ($554 US list). The document details key differentiating features from the existing 1311/1511 Ultra models, including a wood neck with truss rod, bound fingerboard with abalone position markers, five-piece flush body binding, and volume/tone controls on the electric model, along with full technical specifications. Many thanks to my friend Karl in Germany for this great doc!

Screenshot 20260424 223130 com android chrome ChromeTabbedActivity Catalogs

Ovation Ultra Series Acoustic Guitars - Guitar Player Magazine

1983

View details →
Ovation Ultra Series Acoustic Guitars - Guitar Player Magazine
1983 · US

Ovation Ultra Series Acoustic Guitars - Guitar Player Magazine

Year: 1983

This is a product feature appearing in the November 1983 issue of Guitar Player magazine, highlighting Ovation's Ultra Series acoustic guitars, specifically the Model 1317 and Model 1517. The entry describes features including rosewood fingerboards, abalone inlays, spruce tops, and the Model 1517's piezo-electric pickup and preamp system with separate tone and volume controls.

Untitled 1776101145 page 01 Catalogs

Rare Ovation Guitars Italian Market Catalog

1988

16 pages
Rare Ovation Guitars Italian Market Catalog
1988 · Italian

Rare Ovation Guitars Italian Market Catalog

Year: 1988

This is an Italian-language Ovation guitar catalog distributed by M. Casale Bauer S.p.A., the exclusive Italian importer, covering the full Ovation product line. The catalog features detailed specifications and descriptions for multiple guitar series including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics, Ultra, and Celebrity lines. It also includes information on Ovation's proprietary electronics systems (OP-24, FET 3, VT) and available cases, along with a one-year warranty statement for Italian customers.

Technical Reference (1)